Amgen Inc. Completes Purchase Of Synergen

On the record - National

December 31, 1994

THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF. — Amgen Inc., the nation's No. 1 biotechnology company, has completed its $262 million, or $9.25-a-share, acquisition of Synergen Inc. Amgen announced Thursday it completed its offer for all outstanding Synergen common stock on Dec. 21. Synergen of Boulder, Colo., is a maker of protein-based drugs, especially for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

McDonald's to cut price on Big Mac in January

OAK BROOK, Ill. - McDonald's Corp. said it will slash the price of its Big Mac burger to 95 cents in January, marking the sandwich's lowest price since 1979. The promotion, which also lowers the price of Egg McMuffin sandwiches to 95 cents, will be the first of a series of McDonald's promotions in 1995.